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Croatia vs Mauritius: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Mauritius has the lower entry bar: €1,292 per month versus €3,622.50 for Croatia.
  • Croatia grants a longer initial stay (18 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Croatia DN and the Mauritius Premium Visa.
Criteria Croatia DN Mauritius Premium Visa
Minimum income / month €3,622.50 €1,292 (better)
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 18 months (better) 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 18 months No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt (Digital nomad exemption, Income Tax Act Art. 9(1)(26)) Foreign income exempt (Remittance basis (Premium Visa holders))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €46.45 ≈ €0 (better)
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate, In country Online, In country
Processing time — 1–8 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Croatia DN →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Mauritius Premium Visa →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Croatia → Insurance for Mauritius →

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